Although Ye Qinglong had just put a bounty on his life, only a handful of people had stepped forward, but it was clear to anyone observant that many were tempted by greed.

With various calculations in mind, they stayed hidden among the crowd and did not step forward.

This time, Xu Fan's purpose was simple, to single out the creditor behind Feng Huang.

Xu Fan scanned the crowd and said, "Today's Martial Arts exchange meeting gathers connections from the three major families of Hong Kong Island, which allowed us to invite all of you here."

"This gathering has various goals for everyone, whether simply to exchange knowledge or to earn some reputation, among other things."

"I, Xu Fan, have come not for fame or profit, but solely to find one person."

Having just been provoked by Ye Qinglong, Xu Fan estimated that the creditor behind Feng Huang had likely noticed him already since he'd been pushed to the forefront.

"I suppose you've noticed me as well, so why not come out and meet?"

As his words fell, Xu Fan looked around at the people nearby.

That guy had not only targeted his life several times but even involved Feng Huang and Silver Fox!

Not just that, but he was also connected to the missing clues of Xia Hengzhou.

Today, he had to resolve things with him no matter what.

This invitation did not prompt anyone to step forward.

Clearly, the other party did not intend to appear just yet.

Xu Fan was not impatient. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I heard that you came to recruit talents this time."

"Though this Martial Arts exchange meeting might seem mediocre, it hosts quite a few experts, and I believe you've been tempted as well."

"If you continue to hide, I have only one foolish method."

"To disable the talents you are interested in."

His words caused a massive uproar! Hearing Xu Fan would disable everyone's cultivation level, the crowd became furious!

"Xu Fan! What audacity you have!"

"With just you, how dare you utter such arrogant words?"

"Do you really think we are pushovers?"

Rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go! Indeed, following this method, Xu Fan's plan to find that person would definitely fail!

But everyone present was no pushover; were they people Xu Fan could easily dispatch?

Where did he get that power?

Despite the public outrage, Xu Fan remained calm.

Cooly looking at the crowd, he said, "Gentlemen, whether I, Xu Fan, have the power, you are very welcome to test it with your lives."

"I must find this person today, and this method is a last resort."

"You may think I'm ruthless, but I, Xu Fan, am not a saintly person, and neither are any of you."

Having been pushed into the spotlight by Ye Qinglong before, everyone had merely watched coldly.

Indeed, he was ruthless, but they were hardly good people either.

In this world, the strong prevail; I have laid my words down, and should I die here today, I shall have no complaints!

Xu Fan's assertive demeanor left no room for argument, and remembering their cold detachment when he was previously cornered, and their eagerness when Ye Qinglong offered the bounty, made many feel unsettled.

This Martial Arts exchange meeting, failing to gain some advantage was one thing, but being disabled was simply too tragic.

"Master Xu, we have no grudges, and moreover, the person you are looking for, I totally do not recognize, please spare me…"

At that moment, many wore forced smiles, pleading Xu Fan for mercy.

This method was indeed shameless, but to preserve their cultivation levels, what's shame?

To know, this young man from beginning to now, had kept his word!

More and more people began to waver.

Not to mention Xu Fan's own cultivation level, just his two attendants alone were enough to overpower him.

At such a critical moment, it was wise to prioritize one's own survival.

Excluding members of the three great families, those who knew of the disparity in strength began to yield one after another.

The remaining people were few, and the targets Xu Fan needed to eliminate were reduced to just a few.

Recalling the features of the person that Feng Huang and Silver Fox had told him about, Xu Fan's gaze began to wander among them.

Ignoring factors like age and following his intuition, Xu Fan's attention settled on an extremely inconspicuous individual.

Looking at him, he didn't seem to possess greater strength than the others, but at this moment, as he met Xu Fan's stare, he showed not a hint of panic.

"Hehe."

Seemingly surprised by Xu Fan's unerring perception, the middle-aged man in a grey robe gradually began to smile.

"Xia Hengzhou's luck is indeed good to have you as a son-in-law."

As expected...

The man's words inevitably made Xu Fan furrow his brows.

He was so well-informed about the Xia Family that he even knew about his engagement with Xia Xiaodie perfectly well!

This guy was probably connected to the disappearance of Xia Hengzhou!

"What exactly is your relationship with the Xia Family?"

Looking at him, Xu Fan couldn't help but ask.

"Hehe, my relationship with the Xia Family? Young man, you're not yet qualified to ask."

The previously awe-inspiring Xu Fan, in the eyes of this man in a grey robe, did not register at all.

People watching were puzzled, wondering just who he was?

They tried hard to recall any famous masters in Huaxia known today, but couldn't think of anyone who matched him.

With hands behind his back, the man in the robe walked forward calmly.

He then briefly glanced at Xu Fan's two attendants and smiled, "Just two living corpses crafted through the Corpse Refinement Technique of Miaojiang, and that gave you so much confidence?"

"Young man, do you truly believe that by forcing me out this way, you've achieved your goal?"

"All you've done is dig your own grave."

In fact, the man in the robe had to thank Xu Fan.

This Martial Arts conference had attendees of varied strength levels. Xu Fan's actions had quickly sifted the wheat from the chaff.

This saved him the time he would've spent selecting on his own.

At that moment, he extended his hand from his sleeve and made a grasping motion in the air. A long blade that someone nearby was holding strangely slipped from their grasp and flew into his hand!

The blade shimmered and emitted a humming sound!

As he caught the long blade, it began to emit a black Blade Qi.

At the same time, the low-profile aura concealing his identity also vanished completely!

The dangerous aura he emitted made everyone around him hold their breath.

Instinct told everyone that this man's strength, perhaps, was the most terrifying at this Martial Arts conference today!

"Xu Fan, you indeed have exceptional talent, surpassing countless others, and even Silver Fox cannot compare with you."

"But unfortunately, the gap in strength between you and me cannot be bridged by your mere talents."

"Today is the day of your death, and as for Feng Huang and Silver Fox, I will deal with them myself in due time."

This statement, like a pronouncement from the Grim Reaper himself.

With the long blade that exhaled breaths of death held in his hand, the sinister gaze of the man in the robe quickly fixated on one of the living corpses!

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